The 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickups, which include the Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, can now tow more than 30,000 pounds when properly equipped and will offer a camera system to improve visibility when towing, GM has announced.
Bridgestone Europe N.V. will acquire TomTom's commercial telematics business, which is the largest among European fleet telematics providers, to create a leading data platform for connected vehicles, the company has announced.
Procede Software has released Excede v10, the latest version of the company’s heavy-duty truck dealer management system, boasting a new user interface designed to improve productivity and dealership performance.
The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Task Force with the goal of advancing Texas as a hub for new initiatives and investments in self-driving vehicle projects.
Mack Trucks has launched a loyalty reward program for members of eligible industry associations who purchase model year 2019 and 2020 Mack Granite, TerraPro, LR Pinnacle or Mack Anthem models.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed an executive order designed to support a transition to zero-emission vehicles and help the state reach 100% renewable electricity by 2040.
American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 6.6% in all of 2018 – the largest annual gain since 1998 and significantly better than the 3.8% increase in 2017.
Western Star says the 4700, its most popular truck model, has been updated to make it lighter, safer, more productive, and faster to upfit.
Horton has introduced the Klondike brand of aftermarket fan clutches, reman and repair kits targeted at owners of older trucks.
SAF-Holland has acquired a majority stake in the automatic tire pressure management specialist PressureGuard in a move to strengthen its tire pressure systems product portfolio.
Optronics International has developed a new LED technology that it claims can sanitize the air and material surfaces in vehicle interiors wherever the light shines.
While it’s not leaving the Mexican market, U.S. Xpress announced it plans to exit its cross-border investment as part of its continuing program to improve its margins.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced fourth quarter net earnings of $88.7 million were down compared to last year’s $385.3 million, but revenues were up for the year by 20%.
In a press conference in Detroit, Jim Farley, group vice president for marketing and sales at Ford, made a big announcement, stating that the automaker would be electrifying the F-Series.
After a record-breaking year for truck manufacturing in 2018, global truck maker Daimler Trucks expects to see some moderation in overall economic growth in the U.S. through the second half of the year, along with a corresponding normalization in commercial vehicle sales figures.
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